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Morgan Stanley quarterly profit jumps on stock tradingMorgan Stanley reported seeing income rise in all of its businesses. Profit for Morgan Stanley in wealth management jumped 83 percent, while profit from trading and investment banking was six times higher than it was a year earlier.
- Morgan Stanley quarterly profit jumps on stock trading
Morgan Stanley reported seeing income rise in all of its businesses. Profit for Morgan Stanley in wealth management jumped 83 percent, while profit from trading and investment banking was six times higher than it was a year earlier.
Intel Corporation cuts revenue forecast as PC industry sagsDespite dominating the PC industry, Intel Corporation has yet to roll out chips that can be used in smartphones and tablets. Intel executives say they intend to aggressively pursue mobile business.
- Intel Corporation cuts revenue forecast as PC industry sags
Despite dominating the PC industry, Intel Corporation has yet to roll out chips that can be used in smartphones and tablets. Intel executives say they intend to aggressively pursue mobile business.
Dell: Vote on Michael Dell's buyout delayed by shareholdersDell Inc. founder Michael Dell may have to raise his offer to take the company private for $13.65 a share to tide shareholders over, analysts say.
Verizon posts 'solid' quarterly revenue resultsVerizon Communications Inc. did not produce as strong a growth in revenue as analysts expected. Verizon executives say the company's shrinking wireline revenue is due to corporate spending cuts and reduced government spending.
Too hot to cook? Dine on a dime at Denny's, Papa John's, and more.Denny's, Papa John's, P.F. Chang's, and other restaurant chains are offering big deals this week. Here's how to take advantage of them.
Stop subsidizing sky-high CEO salaries.Taxpayers are paying for CEOs to receive huge salaries, as corporations deduct executives' compensation from income taxes. What's the solution?
Tax-free weekend: what to buy, where to buy itTax-free weekend is coming to at least 15 states in August, just in time for back-to-school shopping. Save money on items like laptops, clothing, and school supplies by holding off on purchases until a tax-free weekend in your state.
'Goth Barbie' sells big; Barbie sales slump'Goth Barbie', otherwise known as the 'Monster High' line of dolls, has been an unexpected hit for Mattel. But while goth Barbie soars, regular Barbie is in a protracted sales slump.
New Corvette Stingray: good gas mileage, for a sports carNew Corvette Stingray gets 29 mpg highway and 17 mpg in the city for a combined rating of 21 mpg. That puts the new Corvette Stingray well ahead of its main rival, the Porsche 911.
Buy it for life. Save money.Cheaper isn't always better. Hamm advises buying things 'for life' by looking for long-lasting items with extensive warranties and guarantees.
Stocks up on reassurance from BernankeStocks edged up Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the U.S. central bank had no firm timetable for cutting back on its bond purchases. Higher earnings for several major companies also helped stocks.
Housing starts fall in June, but there's a silver liningHousing starts fell sharply in June, with US builders starting work on fewer single- and multi-family homes. But there was some good news for the housing recovery: Permit applications for single-family homes hit a five-year high.
Yes, you can buy your college student a laptop on a budget.Parents, take note: don't splurge on laptops for college students when there are new laptops selling for as little as $300.
Few tweaks for 2014 Nissan LeafThe 2014 Nissan Leaf offers drivers a few small improvements, including a backup camera system for every grade, an updated information technology system, and slightly better mileage than its 2013 predecessor.
Marissa Mayer hits one year at Yahoo, but revenue disappointsMarissa Mayer has been at the helm of Yahoo for one year, bringing sweeping changes to the company. Yahoo's second quarter earnings beat expectations Tuesday, but its revenue outlook fell short. Mayer remains upbeat about the company's progress.
Keith Olbermann comes back to ESPN to host late-night showKeith Olbermann rose to prominence as a 'SportsCenter' anchor from 1992-97 before one of several contentious departures that have marked his career.
$92 quadrillion: PayPal accidentally makes man a quadrillionaire$92 quadrillion from PayPal? That appeared to be the case for Chris Reynolds, who opened his PayPal statement for June to find $92 quadrillion. The public relations executive tells the Monitor how the Paypal blooper happened.
The world’s 10 most valuable sports teams This year’s Forbes list of the world's most valuable teams is heavy with two kinds of football and features a new top squad. Can you guess which team, and which sport, nabbed the number one spot?
